House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted former President Donald Trump’s administration as a ‘toxic bait-and-switch’ during a fiery This Week appearance, accusing Republicans of abandoning working-class Americans. ‘They promised affordability but delivered chaos,’ Jeffries told ABC’s Jonathan Karl, citing unchecked inflation and GOP-backed tax policies favoring billionaires.
Jeffries underscored Trump’s broken economic promises, claiming GOP leaders prioritized corporate donors over middle-class relief.
‘Instead of lowering costs, they shoved their tax scam down our throats,’he declared, referencing the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s legacy of widening wealth gaps.
Key accusations include:
- Failing to curb rising healthcare and housing expenses
- Diverting public attention from unchecked corporate price gouging
- Accelerating tax breaks for top-tier earners
Analysts warn this critique aligns with Democratic midterm strategies to spotlight GOP economic mismanagement. With 60% of voters citing inflation as a top concern, Jeffries framed Trump’s policies as ‘economic sabotage against everyday families.’
As Biden-era price controls gain traction, Republicans face mounting pressure to address Jeffries’ claims. This clash signals intensified debates over fiscal responsibility ahead of November’s elections.